The purpose of this study is to compare the incidence of composite neonatal morbidity and birthweight \>4500 grams among uncomplicated large for gestational age (LGA) fetal growth at delivered 37 weeks versus expectant management.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
PREVENTION
Masking
NONE
Diagnosis of LGA with induction at 37 weeks 0 days of gestation to 37 weeks and 6 days
Diagnosis of LGA with expectant monitoring and delivery as indicated by standard obstetric practices
Number of children presenting with CNM
Composite neonatal morbidity (CNM) is any of the following: Apgar score \<5 at 5 minutes, seizure, fracture of skull, humerus, or clavicle, neonatal brachial plexus palsy, facial nerve palsy, oxygen supplementation \>4 hours, CPAP \>2 hours, mechanical ventilation, or death before discharge or IUFD.
Time frame: Up to 6 weeks after delivery
Number of children with birthweight above 4500 grams
Time frame: Immediately at birth
Number of women presenting with CMM
Composite maternal morbidity (CMM) is any of the following: chorioamnionitis, shoulder dystocia, 3rd or 4th degree laceration or episiotomy, transfusion of blood products, endometritis, wound infection or separation, deep venous thrombosis, pulmonary embolism, admission to the intensive care unit, or death. Rates of cesarean section as well as indications in each group will also be evaluated.
Time frame: Up to 6 weeks after delivery
Number of children delivered by cesarean section
Time frame: Immediately at birth
Number of children admitted to NICU
NICU is neo-natal intensive care unit
Time frame: Up to 6 weeks after delivery
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